Nottingham Forest put in a performance to be proud of as their stunning FA Cup run came to an end at the quarter-final stage.
They bowed out to Liverpool 1-0 at the City Ground, thanks to Diogo Jota’s goal. But the Reds more than gave their opponents a game, holding their own against the visitors - and going so close to pulling off another giant-killing. With owner Evangelos Marinakis in attendance for the first time since March 2020, the hosts looked to get on the front foot early on. Liverpool looked dangerous when they broke forward, but Forest were positive in their play, too.
And the Reds did create some decent openings in a first 45 minutes played at a frantic pace. Ryan Yates had an effort deflected behind in the first quarter of an hour, while Joe Lolley cut inside from the right and had a go just before the half hour mark, driving the ball just wide.
